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Frequency of Hypothyroidism in Chronic Hepatitis C patients treated with Standard Interferon Therapy

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Chronic hepatitis C is a major health problem associated with high mortality and morbidity. It is the most common chronic hepatitis leading to chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma. One of the standard treatment used for hepatitis C is interferon therapy which can lead to thyroid dysfunction i.e. hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism

Source: Pakistan BioMedical Journal

DOI: 10.52229/pbmj.v1i2.46

Authors: Muhammad Farooq, Sami Ullah Mumtaz, Hina Akhtar, Kanza Ashraf, Tayyeba Komal, Irshad Hussain Qureshi

Institutions: King Edward Medical University, Mayo Hospital, Services Institute of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Thyroid Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3137080228

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